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To present and receive public comments on 1) the revised draft total maximum daily load (TMDL) for the nutrient impairment of the Weeki Wachee Spring and Weeki Wachee River, in the Springs Coast Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.645, F.A.C., and 2) having these nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that would replace the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in paragraphs 62-302. 531(2)(b) and (c) for these particular waters, upon paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., becoming effective. The draft TMDL document for these impaired waters will be placed on the Department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) by September 23, 2013 and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via e-mail distribution. The Department will accept written comments on the draft TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion, through October 24, 2013. Written comments should be directed to: Richard Hicks, PG Administrator, Ground Water Management Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station #3575, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, email: richard.w.hicks@dep.state.fl.us.